THUNDER BAY – A 27-year-old city resident is facing a number of charges after a 20-year-old man alleged he was assaulted on Tuesday night by a man brandishing a knife.
Thunder Bay Police arrested Jordan Beaudoin after a brief struggle after spotting him running down Prince Arthur Boulevard toward Heron Street.
The initial incident was alleged to have taken place at about 9:15 p.m. in the 500 block of Wiley Street.
Police say when the suspect, who reportedly knew the alleged victim, was apprehended, a knife was found in his possession.
The victim told police his phone was taken and smashed by the suspect and a small quantity of cash was taken before he fled. Paramedics treated the victim on scene.
The suspect faces several charges, including robbery with a weapon, mischief under $5,000, uttering threats to kill, carrying a concealed weapon, possession of a prohibited weapon, resisting arrest, breach of probation and four counts of breaching a court order.
Beaudoin appeared in court on Wednesday morning and remains behind bars.
